Coca-Cola's dairy company fairlife hit with a ransomware attack
Coca-Cola's dairy subsidiary fairlife has suspended its US operations after a ransomware attack that compromised production systems. The incident is under investigation, and the full impact is not yet known.
Fairlife, Coca-Cola's dairy subsidiary, has been hit by a ransomware attack, prompting the company to halt its operations in the United States. According to Coca-Cola's filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on July 16, 2026, the company discovered that an unauthorized third party had gained access to parts of fairlife's systems, including those related to production. The filing described the incident as 'in connection with a ransomware event' but did not provide specific details. The investigation is ongoing.
Coca-Cola stated that it has engaged external cybersecurity experts to find a solution and has notified the authorities. The company also said that product quality and safety have not been affected. Fairlife's production in Canada continues to operate normally. 'The full scope, nature and impacts of the incident are not yet known,' the filing reads. 'Accordingly, [Coca-Cola] has not yet determined whether the incident is reasonably likely to materially affect the Company.'
As noted by TechCrunch, fairlife reported $4 billion in sales in 2024. Given that level of revenue and Coca-Cola's global scale, the attackers may be demanding a significant ransom. Fairlife's US production is likely to remain suspended while the issue is resolved. If the suspension lasts, consumers may see fewer fairlife dairy products on store shelves.
